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Bottleneck #1 – The 3 Hidden Bottlenecks That Doom Sales Hires
Bottleneck #1: Is 40 Hours per Month Really Enough?
This is one of the first questions we hear from founders considering fractional sales help: “Is 40 hours enough? How can someone part-time possibly drive real results?”
It’s a fair question, especially if your mental model of a high-performing salesperson is someone hustling from sunup to sundown, glued to their CRM, pounding the phones, and making magic happen. But the reality is most full-time salespeople only spend about 10–15 hours a week on actual sales activity.
The 3 Hidden Bottlenecks That Doom Sales Hires
If you’ve tried to hire a salesperson and it didn’t work out, you’re not alone.
We’ve talked to dozens of founders who made the same leap. You’re stretched thin, revenue’s growing, and it feels like the right time to bring in someone to “own sales.” So you write the job description, run the interviews, and believe you found a great fit.
And then… nothing. No sales. And an expensive salary to pay. Several months later, you’re wondering if you made a huge mistake.
The Right Person and the Right Plan
Hiring a salesperson shouldn’t feel like gambling. But too often, that’s exactly how it goes. You spend weeks interviewing, you finally make a hire, and then… you wait. You wait for them to get up to speed. You wait for them to “figure it out.” You wait for results while trying to squeeze in enough training between everything else on your plate.
How Fractional Sales Reps Stay Aligned Without Stealing Your Time
You know you need help with sales, but the last thing you want is another direct report to manage.
You barely have time to manage your own calendar. But, you need to scale the sales process and step away from it so you can fully step into the owner role.
Rainmaking vs. Sales: Breaking Free From The SeeSaw Syndrome
Are you caught in the relentless grind of chasing new business today while scrambling to forge tomorrow's opportunities? This exhausting cycle—let's call it the "seesaw syndrome"—doesn't just drain energy; it creates a lid on your business's growth trajectory.
Two Lenses of Sales Success: Platform vs People
On the exciting path to ramping up sales, small business owners like us often hit a fork in the road that can really make us scratch our heads: Do we lay down the groundwork and build a strong sales infrastructure first, or jump straight into the action by hiring a savvy sales pro who can land deals and help build that foundation along the way? This decision might look like a no-brainer at first glance, but let me tell you, it's anything but simple. It's one of those big decisions that not only sets the immediate direction for our ventures but also shapes the way we grow and connect with our customers down the line.
Your Mission Matters: 4 Ways Your WHY Elevates Sales to a Whole New Level
In the fast-paced world of SMB's, where every decision counts, there's a secret sales weapon that can absolutely set your business apart: your mission. And here me out on this.....I'm not talking about a fancy tagline......I'm referring to the heartbeat of your organization, the soul that fuels every action and decision. The very reason you and your team show up for work every single day.
Let's dive into 4 reasons why your mission is the unsung hero of lasting sales success.
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